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U.S. imports of microphones & microphone stands (HS 851810) totaled $43.9M in April 2026, traded with 46 countries.
Importers of Microphones & Microphone Stands paid $3.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $25.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Microphones & Microphone Stands imports of $43.9M in April 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $39.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMicrophones span a wide commercial range — from narrow-band telecommunications-grade units (8518104000, specified for 300 Hz–3.4 kHz, the voice telephony band) to professional broadcast and studio microphones (8518108030) and dedicated microphone stands (8518108040). China dominates US supply under this heading, with Mexico and Vietnam also significant. The telecommunications-grade line carries a distinct frequency specification that matters for classification: a microphone designed for broadband audio reproduction does not qualify for that line even if it can physically operate in the telecom band.
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The telecommunications-use line (8518104000) applies to microphones with a frequency response designed for the 300 Hz–3.4 kHz voice band, consistent with traditional telephone handset specifications. Microphones with a wider frequency response — such as condenser or dynamic microphones for music recording — classify under 8518108030 regardless of whether they can technically reproduce that frequency range.
Yes. When imported separately, microphone stands have their own tariff line (8518108040). When a stand is imported together with a microphone as a set, GRI 3(b) applies and the set is classified by the component that gives the set its essential character — typically the microphone itself. Importers should invoice stands separately when shipping them without microphones to ensure correct classification.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8518108030 | MICROPHONES, NESOI | $39.7M | 12.45% | $2.8M |
| 8518108040 | STANDS FOR MICROPHONES | $3.6M | 12.51% | $308K |
| 8518104000 | MICROPHONE FREQUENCY 300HZ-3.4KHZ,TELECOMMUNIC USE | $593K | 15.29% | $62K |
MICROPHONES, NESOI
STANDS FOR MICROPHONES
MICROPHONE FREQUENCY 300HZ-3.4KHZ,TELECOMMUNIC USE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8518100000 | MICROPHONES AND STANDS THEREOF | $19.3M |
MICROPHONES AND STANDS THEREOF
1.2M no
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $13.2M | $1.9M | -$11.3M |
| California | $8.3M | $2.4M | -$5.9M |
| Texas | $5.4M | $3.9M | -$1.5M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $11.7M | $291K | -$11.4M |
| EL PASO, TX | $5.7M | -- | -$5.7M |
| ANCHORAGE, AK | $4.8M | $518K | -$4.3M |